NAME OUR NEW CHARACTERS, TELL A STORY ABOUT THEM AND WE WILL SHOWCASE YOUR COMIX!

In response to your email requests, MakeBeliefsComix introduces a new batch of characters and scenic backgrounds to enhance your comic stories. Also, you now will be able to create stories that are 18 panels long, twice as much as before. For this week why not create comix giving the back stories of some of the new characters. Give the characters a name and use the talk and thought balloons tell us what is on the minds of the characters. Make believe you are one of them -- what words would they say in speaking for you? You are welcome to send your completed comics to billz@makebeliefscomix.com; please include your name so that we can credit you if we want to display the comic with your permission. You can also post a written response to this idea prompt directly on our writing blog at Somethingtowriteabout.com.

MAKEBELIEFSCOMIX IN THE NEWS

The New York Times Learning Network has cited MakeBeliefsComix as a fun classroom resource to teach students about the news – "One easy way to start playing with ideas is through the free, online tool MakeBeliefsComix.com. This site can be especially helpful for struggling students, or students who are learning English. CLICK HERE to read the entire article.

CLICK HERE for a down-loadable lesson plan by Bill Zimmerman (creator of MakeBeliefsComix) for using comics to teach current events.

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What do you think about the new characters who have joined the Family of MakeBeliefsComix.com? We welcome ideas for new characters and your feedback on how we can improve our site.